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Admission procedure for
“Precise and sustainable agriculture”
PASA
Academic Year 2020/2021
Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and procedures
General information on admission requirements
You can enrol in the 2020/21 academic year from 25/07/2020 to 31/10/2020. Late enrolment is
possible until 28/11/2020 with a surcharge.
Check general information on enrolment on the University website
N.B. If you have a foreign qualification read the specific information before continuing.
Methods
Admission to the Programme is free of charge, however it is subject to specific curricula and
personal preparation requirements.
The candidates must:
- meet the curricular requirements;
- be proficient in the English language (level B2 according to the Common European
Framework of Reference);
- fulfil requirements for academic preparation (personal competences and skills);
- carefully read the attached call for applications to understand the procedures and the
deadlines in order to meet curricula and personal preparation requirements.
Failure to pass the verification process precludes enrolment in the course;
Curricular Requirements
The minimum graduate admission requirement for the Master’s Programme is one of the
following: a three year Bachelor’s Degree, the acquisition of at least 180 ECTS credits, or another
suitable qualification obtained abroad which is recognized as equivalent.
Possession of an Italian Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent) in one of the following classes
(D.M. 270/04):
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L-25 Scienze e tecnologie agrarie e forestali L-20 Scienze e tecnologie agrarie,
agroalimentari e forestali
L-38 Scienze zootecniche e tecnologie delle L-40 Scienze e tecnologie zootecniche e delle
produzioni animali produzioni animali
L-26 Scienze e tecnologie agro-alimentari L-1 Biotecnologie
L-2 Biotecnologie L-12 Scienze Biologiche
L-13 Scienze Biologiche L-27 Scienze e tecnologie per l’ambiente e la
natura
L-32 Scienze e tecnologie per l’ambiente e la
natura
The same criteria shall also apply to those who hold a University Degree obtained abroad (and
deemed appropriate by the Degree Programme Board) for which it is possible to convert the
degree score into the Italian system, and to identify the scientific areas and the number of credits
(ECTS/CFU) obtained in each disciplinary scientific sector (into the Italian system):
Academic discipline Settore Scientifico DIsciplinare ECTS / CFU
Mathematical discipline: Discipline matematiche: 6 ECTS /
CFU
MAT/01 - MATHEMATICAL LOGIC MAT/01 LOGICA MATEMATICA
MAT/02 – ALGEBRA MAT/02 ALGEBRA
MAT/03 – GEOMETRY MAT/03 GEOMETRIA
MAT/04 - MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AND MAT/04 MATEMATICHE COMPLEMENTARI
HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS MAT/05 ANALISI MATEMATICA
MAT/05 - MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS MAT/06 PROBABILITA' E STATISTICA
MAT/06 - PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS MATEMATICA
MAT/07 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS MAT/07 FISICA MATEMATICA
MAT/08 - NUMERICAL ANALYSIS MAT/08 ANALISI NUMERICA
MAT/09 - OPERATIONS RESEARCH MAT/09 RICERCA OPERATIVA
Chemical discipline: Discipline chimiche: 6 ECTS /
CFU
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHIM/03 CHIMICA GENERALE E INORGANICA
CHIM/06 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHIM/06 CHIMICA ORGANICA
Biological discipline: Discipline biologiche: 6 ECTS /
CFU
BIO/01 – GENERAL BOTANY BIO/01 BOTANICA GENERALE
BIO/02 – SYSTEMATIC BOTANY BIO/02 BOTANICA SISTEMATICA
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BIO/04 – PLANT PHYSIOLOGY BIO/04 FISIOLOGIA VEGETALE
BIO/05 – ZOOLOGY BIO/05 ZOOLOGIA
BIO/06 – COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND BIO/06 ANATOMIA COMPARATA E CITOLOGIA
CYTOLOGY BIO/07 ECOLOGIA
BIO/07 – ECOLOGY BIO/08 ANTROPOLOGIA
BIO/08 – ANTHROPOLOGY BIO/09 FISIOLOGIA
BIO/09 – PHYSIOLOGY BIO/10 BIOCHIMICA
BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY
Agricultural science discipline: Discipline delle scienze agrarie: 6 ECTS /
CFU
AGR/01 – AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL AGR/01 ECONOMIA ED ESTIMO RURALE
APPRAISAL
Agricultural science discipline: Discipline delle scienze agrarie: 18 ECTS /
CFU
AGR/02 – AGRONOMY AND FIELD CROPS AGR/02 AGRONOMIA E COLTIVAZIONI ERBACEE
AGR/03 – ARBORICULTURE AND FRUITCULTURE AGR/03 ARBORICOLTURA GENERALE E
AGR/04 – VEGETABLE AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS COLTIVAZIONI ARBOREE
AGR/13 – AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY AGR/04 ORTICOLTURA E FLORICOLTURA
AGR/17 – LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS, ANIMAL BREEDING AGR/13 CHIMICA AGRARIA
AND GENETICS AGR/17 ZOOTECNICA GENERALE E
AGR/18 – ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO
AGR/19 – ANIMAL SCIENCE AGR/18 NUTRIZIONE E ALIMENTAZIONE
AGR/20 – AQUACULTURE, POULTRY AND RABBIT ANIMALE
SCIENCE AGR/19 ZOOTECNICA SPECIALE
AGR/20 ZOOCOLTURE
Agricultural science discipline: Discipline delle scienze agrarie: 6 ECTS /
CFU
AGR/08 – AGRICULTURAL HYDRAULICS AND AGR/08 IDRAULICA AGRARIA E SISTEMAZIONI
WATERSHED PROTECTION IDRAULICO-FORESTALI
AGR/09 – AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND AGR/09 MECCANICA AGRARIA
MECHANIZATION AGR/10 COSTRUZIONI RURALI E TERRITORIO
AGR/10 – RURAL BUILDINGS AND AGRO-FOREST AGROFORESTALE
LAND PLANNING
Agricultural science discipline: Discipline delle scienze agrarie: 6 ECTS /
CFU
AGR/07 – AGRICULTURAL GENETICS AGR/07 GENETICA AGRARIA
AGR/11 – GENERAL AND APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AGR/11 ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALE E
AGR/12 – PLANT PATHOLOGY APPLICATA
AGR/16 – AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY AGR/12 PATOLOGIA VEGETALE
AGR/16 MICROBIOLOGIA AGRARIA
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Viale Fanin 44 | 40127 Bologna | Italia | distal.didattica@unibo.itLinguistic Requirements
English language skills will be assessed. All Applicants must demonstrate an English Language
Proficiency no lower than a B2 level (according to CEFR – Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages) by providing an International Language Certification.
The assessment of the B2 level knowledge and skills of the English language is fulfilled if the
candidate:
- is a citizen of a country whose official language is English or comes from a course of study in
English;
- has resided in a country whose official language is English for a period at least of 12 months.
- having passed an English language exam of a B2 level in the previous Degree Programme at the
University of Bologna or at another University Language Centre part of the AICLU (Italian Association
of University Language Centres). Please note that this case should be certified through the transcript
of records/degree certificate or by an official letter released by the University issuing the Degree.
Students that have achieved a Master or Bachelor Degree entirely taught in English or having passed
an English taught exam will be examined by an online interview with the Admission Board that will
evaluate the language proficiency.
Linguistic requirements can be modified due to the health emergency.
Assessment of Academic Preparation
Admission to the 2nd cycle Degree Programme is subject to the verification of the candidate’s
personal preparation. A specific Committee assesses the academic knowledge of Economics and
Rural Appraisal, Agronomy and Herbaceous Cultivations, Agricultural Mechanics, Rural
Constructions and Agro-Forestry Territory, General Zootechnics, Animal Breeding or Special
Zootechnics.
Personal preparation is met if the candidate graduated in classes L-25 and L-38 (Ministerial
Decree 270/04) or L-20 and L-40 (Ministerial Decree 509/99) and shows a GPA or graduation mark
equal to or greater than 90/110 (or foreign equivalent).
Alternatively, the candidate is required to take an oral examination which will focus on the
academic knowledge mentioned above. The oral examination can be performed by Microsoft
Teams or Skype.
Information on the oral evaluation
Preparation
Information on reference texts and didactic material for the preparation of the test can be
downloaded from the attachments (see pdf file).
Servizi per la didattica
Viale Fanin 44 | 40127 Bologna | Italia | distal.didattica@unibo.itSince the test is carried out at a minimum university knowledge level, any of the aforementioned
undergraduate subjects can be taken as study reference from any Bachelor’s Degree Programme.
To consult the texts, download the list from this website.
Disciplines
Economics and Rural Appraisal,
Agronomy and Herbaceous Cultivations,
Agricultural Mechanics,
Rural Constructions and Agro-Forestry Territory,
General Zootechnics,
Animal Breeding or Special Zootechnics.
Application Procedure
In order to apply, prospective students need to:
1) register via Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it),
2) select “Admission application",
3) select “Second cycle degree programme”,
4) select “Precise and Sustainable Agriculture”
5) fill in the online form with your data
6) close the procedure
7) when the "application summary" is generated, upload your Self-certification of admission
requirements (containing exams, CFU and SSD)
PLEASE NOTE:
The self-certification form can only be uploaded after having closed the application procedure.
For assistance or guidance in completing the online application form, contact the Students Online Help
Desk at (051) 209-9882 or send an e-mail to: help.studentionline@unibo.it.
Students must attach the following documents to their application:
1. front and back photocopy of a valid ID card/Passport or other valid document of
identification,
2. transcript of academic records: Bachelor’s Degree certificate reporting the full list of
exams and grades achieved, including final graduation mark (Italian students can attach a
self-certification of their 1st cycle Degree, while EU applicants must attach copy of their
Diploma Supplement),
3. English proficiency certificate,
4. Curriculum Vitae in English/résumé,
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Viale Fanin 44 | 40127 Bologna | Italia | distal.didattica@unibo.it5. syllabus: outline/description of main exams given during Bachelor’s studies and relevant to
the Master’s Programme (4-5 pages max.) - NON-EU only.
Applicants should be aware that – throughout the online application – they will be required to
identify their graduation mark or CGPA, as well as the maximum score achievable (for instance 14
out of 20, 65 out of 100, 2.5 out of 4).
In order to enrich their application, applicants can also upload additional documents such as:
- reference letters,
- personal statement of motivation.
Application Deadlines
The Admission Board will process the application forms according to submissions. Applications for
NON-EU applicants shall may be submitted starting May 18, 2020, and ending June 26, 2020.
Students may apply and get feedback regarding their application according to the following
schedule:
Oral examination
Submission Application deadline Results by
(if needed) by
1nd Intake June 19, 2020 July 26, 2020 July 29, 2020
2rd Intake July 24, 2020 July 29, 2020 August 14, 2020
October 2,
3th EU-citizens only September 11, 2020 October 16, 2020
2020
Application deadline times are at 1.00 PM (Central European Time) for each date.
Validation of Application
If applicants possess both the curricular requirements and the adequacy of personal
preparation, once the application has been validated by the Coordinator on Studenti Online and
the Student Administration Office has received the names of the admitted students, the candidate
can enrol.
In absence of the required Degree title and/or credits in one or more Disciplinary-scientific
areas, admission to the Master’s Degree in Precise and Sustainable Agriculture is subject to an oral
evaluation. The Admission Board (composed of professors related to a specific disciplinary-
scientific area) will verify the knowledge and the proficiency of the candidate.
Oral Evaluation - For international students, the interview can be held with Microsoft Teams or Skype.
For italian students, the Admission Board may allow the Teams interview under specific and justified
circumstances.
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Viale Fanin 44 | 40127 Bologna | Italia | distal.didattica@unibo.itSee “Information on the oral evaluation”
Contacts
For further information contact the Course Programme Coordinator at: distal.pasa@unibo.it
International students are strongly encouraged to read the following webpages:
- Who are international students
- How to prepare for enrolment
- Enrolling with a foreign qualification
Outcome
In order to validate your admission, you are requested to proceed with the official enrolment as
soon as possible following next step.
If you are a non-EU citizen residing abroad read the specific information prepared for you.
Enrolment
Once you have checked that all the admission requirements have been met, you can enrol
via Studenti Online:
1. selct "Registrations" and the Programme “5705 - Precise and Sustainable Agriculture”;
2. complete the enrolment application and attach a digital ID photograph in;
3. pay the first tuition fee instalment.
Next steps will be available on Studenti Online.
If you have a previous university qualification or have completed university course units, you can
apply for an abbreviated Degree Programme.
If you are a student with disabilities (with a minimum recognised degree of disability of 66%, or if
you have a health certification issued pursuant to Law 104/92), you are entitled to obtain a tuition
fee exemption.
If you have a foreign citizenship and/or qualification, you must also hand in the following
documents to the Student Administration Office:
• (only for non-EU students with residency abroad) a copy of your passport and 1 passport
photo authenticated by the Italian Embassy;
Servizi per la didattica
Viale Fanin 44 | 40127 Bologna | Italia | distal.didattica@unibo.it• (only for non-EU students with EU equivalent status) a copy of your residence permit
providing the EU equivalent student status;
• (only for non-EU students with residency abroad) a copy of your entry visa for study
purposes, or of the receipt confirming you have applied for a residence permit for study
purposes (“student”) or a copy of your residence permit for study purposes, if already
obtained;
• your original university or post-secondary qualification and a certificate listing the exams
you have passed, legalized and translated, where applicable;
• the declaration of value or the Diploma Supplement or other supporting documents of
your qualification;
• any documents for the application for an abbreviated study Programme.
If you are enrolling by submitting only your entry visa for study purposes, ask the Student
Administration Office for an enrolment certificate that you must attach to your residence permit
application.
Please check in the specific pages when the declaration of value, the translation or the
legalization are not required!
Deadlines
Deadlines can be changed due to the health emergency.
ENROLMENT from 25 July 2020 to 31 October 2020
LATE ENROLMENT WITH
from 1 November 2020 to 28 November 2020
SURCHARGE
Last Date for the Possession of an
Italian First-level degree (or December, 17 2020
equivalent)
Once enrolled, you will be able to sign up for the "Workplace Safety and Health" course which is
mandatory for all students.
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